Rain-slick roads make early commute a gamble

Rain-slick roads Wednesday morning made driving a gamble for some motorists in the Houston area.

After thick fog created dangerous road conditions during the past few days, storms raked the region late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, leaving freeways and streets soaked and slippery.

Showers are likely to drench the area throughout much of the day, according to National Weather Service. A 60 percent chance of showers is possible as a cold front pushes through the area. High temperatures will struggle to about 50 degrees Wednesday, forecasters added, and will likely drop to about 36 at night.

The slick roads may have contributed to a big-rig crash that temporarily shut down portions of the North Freeway near Parker about 4:30 a.m. Another wreck on slippery roads jammed the Gulf Freeway near Tiki Island about 6:20 a.m.

Drivers are cautioned to slow down on the slippery, rain-soaked roadways.